Location:
Macau
Category:
Buildings of architectural interest
Designation:
Opium House
Introduction:
Praça de Ponte de Horta
This building was constructed in 1880 and was originally a warehouse for keeping opium. Later, it was used for other functions and today it is a clinic operated by Tung Sin Tong Charitable Society.
Architectural characteristics:
On the ground floor of the building there is an arched corridor and above it a covered balcony. This type of eclectic architecture is quite common in the inner harbour area.